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Resources for Detroit's tech founders and small business owners.

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From software startups to storefronts, restaurants, and main-street shops — TechTown supports every kind of entrepreneur with technical assistance, localized resources, and expert guidance. Whether you're at the kitchen table or ready to scale, we provide the infrastructure.

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Who We Serve

Whether you're scaling software or opening a storefront — there's a path for you.

Tech Founders

Building software, hardware, or a scalable startup? Access prototyping help, technical talent, and capital-readiness support to take your product to market.

  • MVP & product development
  • Pre-seed & venture readiness
  • Pitch & Investor Prep

Small Business Owners

Running a storefront, restaurant, salon, or service business? Get help with licensing, financing, marketing, and the day-to-day operations of Main Street.

  • Licensing & compliance
  • Loans & grants
  • Local marketing & growth

Select Your Stage

Open your doors and win your first customers.

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Resource Navigator

Filter 500+ Detroit-specific grants, loans, and launch programs by industry.

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Guides & Checklists

Go-to-market playbooks, pricing frameworks, first hire onboarding checklists, and more.

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Collaborative Workspaces

Find a worskpace that compliments your work and productivity at TechTown.

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Subject Metter Experts

Sessions with legal, accounting, and product experts to harden your foundation.

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Resource Navigator

Filter 500+ Detroit-specific grants, loans, and launch programs by industry.

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Guides & Checklists

Go-to-market playbooks, pricing frameworks, first hire onboarding checklists, and more.

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Collaborative Workspaces

Find a worskpace that compliments your work and productivity at TechTown.

SM

Subject Metter Experts

Sessions with legal, accounting, and product experts to harden your foundation.

RN

Resource Navigator

Filter 500+ Detroit-specific grants, loans, and launch programs by industry.

GC

Guides & Checklists

Go-to-market playbooks, pricing frameworks, first hire onboarding checklists, and more.

CW

Collaborative Workspaces

Find a worskpace that compliments your work and productivity at TechTown.

SM

Subject Metter Experts

Sessions with legal, accounting, and product experts to harden your foundation.

RN

Resource Navigator

Filter 500+ Detroit-specific grants, loans, and launch programs by industry.

GC

Guides & Checklists

Go-to-market playbooks, pricing frameworks, first hire onboarding checklists, and more.

CW

Collaborative Workspaces

Find a worskpace that compliments your work and productivity at TechTown.

SM

Subject Metter Experts

Sessions with legal, accounting, and product experts to harden your foundation.

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Guides & Checklists

Step-by-step technical manuals written for Detroit founders

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Michigan LLC Formation Kit

LEGAL
12 STEPS
Templates for entity selection, registration, EIN, and operating agreements.

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Pre-Seed Readiness Audit

FUNDING
INTERACTIVE
15 critical benchmarks to hit before pitching local angel and grant programs.

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Detroit Licensing & Tax

COMPLIANCE
CHECKLIST
Permits, city tax registration, and zoning requirements for Detroit businesses.

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Michigan LLC Formation Kit

GROWTH
8 STEPS
Positioning, pricing, and first-customer acquisition frameworks for launch.

Capital Access

Grants & Funding

Mentorship

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One-on-one office hours with seasoned legal, marketing, and finance professionals. Matched to your journey stage — free for TechTown clients and community partners.
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Not sure which resource fits? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with our team. We'll map your goals to the right programs, grants, and experts for your stage.
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